Alternatives · Time Tracking
Timestamp alternatives
As of Nov 13, 2026, the best Timestamp alternative for most people is Clockify (3.2 GPA), first in our ranking of time tracking apps. It's also the best free one. The catch, in its listing's words: "Free for up to 5 users."
Timestamp compared with 5 alternatives: Tick, Noko, Harvest, Clockify and My Hours.
Timestamp has a free plan. Paid plans start at £5 per month for 1 user. 4 of the 5 alternatives are free or have a free plan. One more offers a free trial.
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At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| TimestampThis tool | Free plan · from £5/mo | Yes | Web |
| Tick | Free plan · from $19/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
| Noko | Free trial · from $12/mo | Trial only | Web, macOS, iOS |
| Harvest | Free plan · from $9/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
| Clockify | Free plan · from $3.99/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
| My Hours | Free plan · from $4/mo | Yes | Web, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
Price against what you get
Timestamp starts at about $6.70 a month and scores 2.3 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. 2 of the 5 alternatives on this chart score higher and start lower: Clockify and My Hours.
Tick and Harvest score higher without starting lower.
Features, ease of use and platforms, averaged
What paid plans start at, a month (each step along is roughly double) →
- The best score at each price
- Has a free plan
- No free plan
How each one differs from Timestamp
Tick
Time tracking against project budgets, priced by project count
- Tick starts at $19 per month for a team running 10 projects, unlimited users.
- Tick also lists macOS, iOS and Android apps and a browser extension.
- Tick also covers menu bar app.
- Tick does not cover tasks, invoicing and expense tracking, which Timestamp does.
Suits: Agencies tracking hours against fixed time budgets
Noko
Time tracking and invoicing for small agencies and consultants
- Noko starts at $12 per month for 1 user (Essential), billed monthly.
- Noko has no free plan, only a free trial, unlike Timestamp.
- Noko also lists macOS and iOS apps.
- Noko also covers menu bar app.
- Noko does not cover tasks and expense tracking, which Timestamp does.
Suits: Small agencies and consultancies that invoice for hours
Harvest
Time tracking that turns logged hours into client invoices
- Harvest starts at $9 per seat / month, billed annually ($108 per seat).
- Harvest also lists macOS, Windows, iOS and Android apps and a browser extension.
- Harvest does not cover tasks and expense tracking, which Timestamp does.
Suits: Agencies and consultancies that bill clients for tracked hours
Clockify
Team time tracker and timesheets with a free plan for 5 users
- Clockify starts at $3.99 per seat / month, billed annually.
- Clockify also lists macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS and Android apps and a browser extension.
- Clockify also covers Pomodoro timer.
- Clockify does not cover tasks and expense tracking, which Timestamp does.
Suits: Teams of up to 5 that want a free tracker with no cap on tracked time
My Hours
Project time tracking and timesheets, free for up to 5 users
- My Hours starts at $4 per user / month, billed annually ($5 billed monthly).
- My Hours also lists iOS and Android apps and a browser extension.
- My Hours does not cover expense tracking, which Timestamp does.
Suits: Small teams of up to 5 that want free project time tracking
Limits worth knowing in Timestamp
- The free plan covers 1 user and 4 projects.
- Prices are in pounds sterling and the page names no mobile app; it describes a web app that works on all devices.
- Integrations are limited to the five add-ons listed; others are marked as coming soon.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Timestamp?
The alternatives to Timestamp in this directory are Tick, Noko, Harvest, Clockify and My Hours. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Timestamp.
Is there a free alternative to Timestamp?
Yes. Tick, Harvest, Clockify and My Hours have a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which Timestamp alternatives work on Windows?
The Timestamp listing does not include a Windows app. Harvest and Clockify list one.
Which Timestamp alternatives work on macOS?
The Timestamp listing does not include a macOS app. Tick, Noko, Harvest and Clockify list one.
When were these prices checked?
Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 5, 2026 to Nov 12, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.